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Sex Reassignment Surgery (Male to Female) in India

What you need to know about Sex Reassignment Surgery (Male to Female) in India

Also known as Gender Reassignment or Sex Change Surgery, involves the surgical procedures required to change a person’s sexual characteristics from one gender to the other. The term Transgender can be used to refer to such a person. The procedure can be used to transition a person from Male to Female and from Female to Male. M to F procedure involves reshaping of male genitals to appear and function as female genitalia (including a vaginoplasty), hair removal therapy, hormone replacement, facial feminisation surgery and Breast Augmentation.

Hormone treatment is started one year prior to surgery and continues after, where oestrogen helps to reshape the body’s contours and stimulates the growth of labia majora. At least one therapist will be required to assess a patient’s psychological wellbeing before the go-ahead can be given.

MyMediTravel offers 35 Medical Centers in India, some of which offer Sex Reassignment Surgery (Male to Female) procedures - see below for the complete list, along with prices. Note, average cost can vary depending on the degree of functionality and which procedures a patient wants included. Please submit a Free Quote and one of our agents will get to work on your bespoke request focused in India right away.

Prerequisites to Surgery

1. Patients must be at least 20 years old or have consent from parents / legal guardians for those between 18 and 20.

2. At least 12 months of successful and continuous real-life experience living as a woman.

3. At least 12 months of continuous hormonal therapy.

4. Must consult with a psychiatrist in home country and in the country where the procedure will be performed (this can be arranged in chosen hospital).

5. Physically fit for surgery.

Popular MTF Sex Reassignment Surgery (SRS) Techniques

1. SRS with Penile Skin Inversion

Suitable for patients who do not want a vagina for sexual intercourse, particularly popular with elderly trans people. Depth is around 2-4 cm (1-2 in) and penile hair removal is required prior to surgery.

Surgery: 2.5 hours

Hospitalization: 4 nights

Recovery time in country of operation: 3-4 weeks

2. SRS with Scrotal Skin Graft

Scrotal skin is used to create vaginal depth of up to 13-15 cm (5-6 in), depending on skin quality and quantity (additional depth is possible by using groin skin). This is the most popular SRS procedure.

Surgery: 4 hours

Hospitalization: 6 nights

Recovery time in country of operation: 3-4 weeks

3. SRS with Sigmoid Colon by Laparoscopic Technique

Sigmoid colon is used to create the vagina, allowing for greater depth than what is possible with SRS with scrotal skin graft. More suited to those with less scrotal skin or those who prefer to have a lubricated vagina, like that of a biological woman. By far the most expensive technique.

Surgery: 6 hours

Hospitalization: 7 nights

Recovery time in country of operation: 3-4 weeks

Popular Procedures to Combine with SRS

1. Usually performed in one operation: Orchiectomy to remove the testicles and prevent further production of testosterone, Penectomy to remove the penis and Vaginoplasty to form the female genitalia

1. Due to the nature of the surgery, recovery time can be a long a painful procedure and will require several follow up procedures immediately after the surgery.

2. Success rate is extremely high now with the more recent advances in technology and procedures applied, however, complications can occur due to the complexity of the procedures. As with any surgery conducted under general anesthetic, there is a possible risk of infection, severe pain, bleeding, blood clotting and scarring.

3. Possible side effects could include Fistula (opening between rectum and vagina), decreased sexual sensation and ability to orgasm, partial death of the tissue used to create the new vagina, labia or clitoris, narrowing of the vagina and hair growth in the vagina from the grafted tissue.

4. Due to the psychological and social consequences of bringing a person's body in-line with their gender-identity, statistics show that patient reviews and satisfaction is considered the highest across any surgical procedure. Whilst no one can expect perfection, the outcome is generally extremely well received.

About India

As the largest country in South Asia and the seventh largest in the world, India is home to over one billion inhabitants. This extremely diverse country boasts one of the world’s fastest growing economies and with its 38 JCI accredited facilities, it’s considered a prime destination for Medical Tourism. India welcomes an ever-increasing number of medical tourists each year, many of which travel for Sex Reassignment Surgery (Male to Female) procedures. Its low cost medical procedures draw tourists from all over the world, particularly Western and Middle Eastern countries. Highly specialised doctors speak English and the vast majority are trained in the UK or the US, with heart surgery procedures being especially common in India. Local accreditation bodies include the Indian Healthcare Federation, the Indian Medical Tourism Council, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers (NABH).